Perfect for photographers ready to make the move to digital SLR photography, the new EOS Rebel T3 delivers beautiful photos and video, speed, simplicity and fun. It features a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor for richly detailed images and quick camera response. It has Canon's amazing 63-zone, Dual-layer metering for accurate exposures and features Canon's Basic+ function, HD video recording and Live View shooting, plus a convenient in-camera Feature Guide. Available in a number of gorgeous colors, the EOS Rebel T3 is as beautiful as the pictures it takes.

New Technology for Outstanding Images.12.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed. Canon's CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies to maximize each pixel's light gathering efficiency that were first seen with the professional EOS-1D Mark III model. It's an APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm), and there's an effective 1.6x increase in the lens's marked focal length when attached.

Excellence from Dawn to Dusk.ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light. With a broad range of ISO settings, the EOS Rebel T3 enables shooting from sunrise to sunset and helps ensure capture of the finest detail. With enhanced high-sensitivity optimization, subjects can be captured clearly and easily at high shutter speeds without flash, with minimized blur and noise. In bright scenes, especially long exposures in daylight, optimal exposure can be achieved with a fully open wide-diameter lens, no dark filter needed.

High Definition Made Easy.Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording [HD: 30p (29.97) / 25p], and with in-camera movie editing options. The EOS Rebel T3 DSLR's expanded repertoire of technologies includes shooting video in brilliantly clear, exactingly sharp high definition for playback on your HDTV! Shooting at 1280 x 720 at 30 (29.97) or 25 frames per second, HD video can be taken immediately through the EOS Rebel T3 camera's intuitive operation and layout. Parameters for white balance and picture style are already set - just grab and go!

Incredible AutoFocus.High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point. The EOS Rebel T3 has a high-precision, 9-point AF system utilizing a high-precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point. The 9-point AF system uses both normal and high-precision focus depending on the aperture and available light. The 9 focus points can be chosen automatically or manually selected.

Accurate Metering for Perfect Exposure.Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures. The EOS Rebel T3 features Canon's newest Dual-layer sensor, with 63 zones. By measuring not only the amount of light, but also taking into account color and luminosity, this new system delivers a very high level of accuracy for better results every time. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS Rebel T3 gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as sports on a cloudy day, or indoor holiday scenes.

Speedy, Precise Operation.3.0 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 3 JPEGs or approximately 2 RAW. The EOS Rebel T3 operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS Rebel T3 is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 3.0 fps (frames per second), in bursts of up to approximately 3 JPEGs or 2 RAW files, so you won't miss a shot.

See the Image on a Large LCD with Live View Function.2.7-inch wide TFT LCD monitor (230,000 dots) with Live View function for improved viewing. The EOS Rebel T3 has a huge, bright 2.7-inch TFT (thin film transistor) LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170?. It's perfect for Live View composition or viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options. And the maximum brightness of the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR's LCD monitor is about 30% greater than its predecessor, which is a big benefit when you're using the camera in bright sunlight.

Live View FunctionLive View Function enables you to view your subjects directly on the huge 2.7-inch LCD monitor. It's easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. And now, there are two ways to use Autofocus along with Live View Function in the EOS Rebel T3. You can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for keeping straight lines in your subject straight in your pictures. In the studio, Live View Function can be used remotely via a computer through the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR's USB connection.

Make Your Images As You See Them.Express your creativity with ease using advanced imaging features like the new Basic+ function, Quick Setting function and Creative Auto. Basic+ is a new creative imaging feature that makes it easy to create the image effects you want. It can be set with the Quick Control screen in Basic Zone modes. Basic+ provides two options:

Shoot by ambience selection:Based on the Picture Style and its parameters (sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone), the exposure compensation and white balance correction are adjusted to attain the selected ambience. You can also select the strength of the ambience effect.

Shoot by lighting or scene type:Although the actual parameter set is the white balance, the settings are expressed in more understandable terms.

The EOS Rebel T3 DSLR's Quick Control screen gives you instant access to the most common settings, all in one place! It's a great way to quickly confirm or change settings while you're shooting. The Quick Control screen is particularly useful when you're shooting from a tripod or monopod, with the camera at eye level, because it eliminates the need to view the LCD data panel on top of the camera while changing settings.

For beginners looking to expand their photographic horizons, the EOS Rebel T3 offers Creative Auto mode. While basic settings are based on full automatic operation, shooting guides on the LCD screen enable you to make corrections based on simple to follow guidelines. In essence, with Creative Auto mode, you can learn about photography while taking stunning photographs.

Photography Made Truly Easy.New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR demystifies great photography by including an in-camera Feature Guide. Appearing on the camera's LCD, the Feature Guide displays a simple description or advice for the respective function. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during Mode Dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions (during normal shooting, Live View shooting, movie shooting, and playback). The Feature Guide appears automatically during Mode Dial operations and when a function is selected on the Quick Control screen.

Additionally, the EOS Rebel T3 is compatible with Eye-Fi SD cards, which are outfitted with a Wi-Fi transmitter (IEEE 802.11b/g) and internal antenna for wireless, high-speed transfer of images. With an Eye-Fi card installed, the EOS Rebel T3 can display the Eye-Fi's connection status and error notes with ease, for fully functional wireless uploading of images directly from the camera.

Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be available outside the United States and Canada; please contact the card manufacturer for territory availability.

Shooting Made Easy.Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses. EF & EF-S LensesThe EOS Rebel T3 is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as Aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses, and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology are featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the EOS Rebel T3.

Pros: This the best but for this product out there. The shipping came quick and all the items that came with the camera and lens are bonuses. This is has been my best buying experience online in years!
As for the camera, it's amazing. I used to teach photography at a university and prefer manual settings with any slr for that reason. That being said, the auto mode whenyou just need a quick set up is great. I love this camera and my buying experience was great.

Pros: Easy to use
Beginner friendly (gives descriptions/explanations for each setting when that setting is selected)
Auto settings are well calibrated to render an accurate picture

Cons: None so far

Other Comments: This is my first DSLR so I'm not familiar with the range of control a typical SLR gives the user over a standard point-and-shoot. However, Canon made it an easy transition. I've used Canon point-and-shoot cameras before and loved how easy it was to select the setting I wanted for the picture I wanted to take. With this camera it's like they took that setup and put it into a DSLR and added the appropriate features. With the on screen description it gives for each setting it's easy for me to figure out what each setting or option is for; and, if it's not clear enough, at least I know what to look for to find out. Canon hit a home run on this entry level DSLR.
My experience with Buydig.com was great as well. The bundle pack was incredible considering the price. I saw the same basic bundle at [...] (camera body, 18-55mm & 75-300mm lenses, camera bag, 8GB memory card) for the same price. But Buydig added to that a tripod (granted it's cheap but it provides the full range of function which an expensive tripod would offer), double the size memory card (16GB), and DVD for beginners to SLR camera, a USB card reader, an extra battery, and a few other small extras. No one I've found can match this bundle pack for the price. Well done, Buydig!

Pros: Very pleased with this camera all seems to be exactly as promised. The bundle deal from Buy Dig was handled in a very business like manner and the price was the best I found in all my search. The product was shipped and received exactly as promised. Great organization to deal with.

Cons: Not a thing to complain about product was exactly as advertised and the shipping was as agreed.

Pros: As someone who hate to read long manuals and a person with a little experience in photography I have found this camera very good, easy to use. It allows me to take very good pictures during the day and night. Having many options in taking the pictures you can also be creative.

Other Comments: Easy to use & takes great pics for a novice like me. I've only used point & shoot before, so I'm really looking forward to doing more. Still learning, but so far this camera is great on auto focus. I've taken some great action shots at sporting events, so clear.

Other Comments: Love the my new Cannon Rebel T3 Camera. I have had the Cannon Powershot cameras up till now, but needed something better to take pictures of my kids at their sporting events. Other than having to learn how to use it, I am having lots of fun with it. The only issue I had was when I purchased the bundle package with it, I didn't receive all the items that the website said was in the package and that was on my invoice. I called and was told that I purchased the less expensive bundle and the items I thought I should have had on the in the $50 more package. I stated that even my invoice states I should have these items, but according to the person I talked with, the invoice description is generic and it reads the same no matter what bundle you purchased. I still think he was wrong and was ready to talk to a manager, but he relented and sent me my extra battery, which is what I really wanted. So beware.

Other Comments: We bought this camera after our daughter was born. Great camera!! Very happy with the pictures. We are not professional photographers, just wanted a nice camera that was easy for us to use.